Really nice speakers in great condition considering they are 50+ year old Vintage Speakers. The AR2 was the second speaker AR released after their success with the AR1. Audio Reviews called this speaker the first low cost acoustic suspension speaker with extraordinarily smooth response. Provides a very clear string tone with natural quality totally unlike the metallic timbre that mars so many high end speakers. All speakers and controls properly functioning noise free, new AUDIO CAPS are exceptional. AR2’s Professionally Restored to Like New Condition. Tweeter Controls were disassembled, the contacts polished, the spring tension adjusted, and an-anti corrosion grease applied. New Audio Crossover Capacitors installed for as new performance. Woofers were sealed with Vintage AR cloth surround Sealer to ensure acoustical integrity of Cabinets and speakers. Tweeters edges are rust free, paper cones edges are in super condition and intact. This speaker is was one of the best available in the 50’s and early 60’s. AR2’s let you experience the outstanding Bass AR is known for. It featured the famous Alnico magnet woofer with the massive cast frame. Original AR2 woofers used cloth sorrounds exclusively and are highly reliable. The performance is tuned for those listening instruments and vocal artists. ORIGINAL Grills and Badges are in beautiful condition, except for one small tear see pictures. Please examine pictures carefully, there are some scratches visible but overall they are really nice. Cabinets are in in very good condition, Corners, seams, overall furniture grade finish. There are some minor scratches visible, Speakers were shelf mounted when found. Technically the speakers sound great as they should and will operate reliably long term. Restoration used original POTS and woofers were sealed with Vintage AR Sealer. The item “AR2 ACOUSTIC RESEARCH REAL EARLY MODEL ORIGINAL MATCHED DRIVERS” is in sale since Wednesday, April 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “arspeakers” and is located in North Grafton, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Acoustic Research
- Model: AR2 Laquer Walnut Finish
- Bundle Listing: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States